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denimvest6 karma

I always jockeyed for the side of the truck that had the blade controls. Working the packer was more often than not the most enjoyable part of the morning. I found that packing couches on bulk garbage day to be the most enjoyable.

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Worked on a truck for 3 summers at the Jersey Shore. Once got jammed up between the boardwalk and the truck, I was able to get the drivers attention rather quickly, but I still got rather torn up.

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Often accompanies "naked garbage" in other words, garbage thrown in the can without a bag.

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I spent 3 summers as a garbage man at the Jersey Shore. I recall emptying a wire municipal basket only to discover what appeared to be an uncooked rotting turkey. This was the closest I have ever came to vomiting. Have you ever vomited, and if so what brought it on?

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That is truly horrific. Dirty diapers on their own are bad enough, I can only imagine diapers of that magnitude.

I recall dragging a lidded can from the curb to the truck and being able to detect the presence of maggots before taking the lid off simply by the unique odor they put off. It was difficult to get used to have maggots crawling along your arms and legs and worst of all down your shirt.